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In an effort to bond with his estranged son, Lance, elderly former prizefighter Harry Agensky takes his son and grandson on a road trip to Reno in search of 13 stolen diamonds, stashed away years ago. On the way there, the men visit a local brothel run by madame Sin-Dee, so that 15-year-old grandson Michael can lose his virginity. Following their quest for the hidden diamonds, both father and son learn... See Full Description
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Comedy, Drama and Kids/Family |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 31 min. |
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| Release Date: |
January 21, 2000 NY/LA/KC |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for sexual content, drug use and language. |
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| Distributors: |
Miramax Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$81,897 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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NZone,
(1 out of 5 stars) "Call it a pity film. Call it a last hurrah for a Hollywood legend." Full Review...
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Cranky Critic,
"With the names of film legends Kirk Douglas and Lauren Bacall topping the card for the new film, 'Diamonds,' it is very easy to disregard any concerns about aga or health because, the word 'legend' happens to legitimately apply to both actors." Full Review...
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Nitrate Online,
"Kirk Douglas’ eighty-third feature won’t be his last, but it certainly will not be among the more memorable of a lengthy career spanning more than fifty years." Full Review...
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Orlando Weekly Movies,
(2 out of 5 stars)"Without the presence of Kirk Douglas, 'Diamonds' would have ended up as a TV movie-of-the-week: an innocuous tale of cross-generational reconciliation that preaches the merits of family ties." Full Review...
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